Tribal Energy Alternatives Awards $3.2 Million to 14 Tribal Nations for Solar Projects
Tribal-led affiliate of GRID Alternatives, Tribal Energy Alternatives (TEA) announced the award of $3.2 million in Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF) Facility–Residential grant funding to 14 Tribal nations, tribal serving organizations, and community-serving entities. The funding will help expand access to solar energy, workforce development, and long-term energy resilience across Indian Country. The first TSAF […]
Tesla Opens Heavy-Duty EV Charging Infrastructure to Third-Party Businesses
Tesla has announced a new Semi Charging for Business program, enabling third-party businesses to purchase DC fast-charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric vehicles— primarily the Tesla Semi. The program offers two hardware options: the 1.2- megawatt (MW) Megacharger, designed for quick stops and capable of replenishing up to 60% of a Semi’s range in 30 minutes, […]
BWP Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Burbank’s Largest Solar+Storage System
Burbank Water and Power (BWP) recently celebrated the official ribbon cutting of Burbank’s largest solar+storage system at the Hollywood Burbank Airport’s Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (RITC). The now-operational 2-megawatt (MW) solar system is paired with a 2-MW/8 megawatt-hour (MWh) lithium-ion battery storage system. With the capacity to power approximately 585 homes, the energy generated will […]
SRP, NextEra Energy Partner on 3,000 MW Solar Expansion
Salt River Project (SRP) has entered into an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to develop 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation by the end of 2034—or the equivalent of powering 595,000 homes in Arizona. The agreement will help SRP meet its goal of more than doubling the capacity of its grid by 2035. The […]